Newcastle United have reportedly joined the chase for Chelsea contract rebel Antonio Rudiger who is out of contract come the summer.
Rudiger has the likes of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain after his signature on a free transfer with Chelsea resigned to losing their defensive colossus when the campaign comes to a close.
The German international centre-back has not committed to signing on extended terms at Stamford Bridge with Rudiger keen to pocket a major hike in his wages to pen a new long-term deal in the English capital.
Newcastle United, meanwhile, under the charge of the new Saudi Arabian owners have thrown their hat in the ring for the Chelsea man, according to a report from The Telegraph, with the Magpies looking to make major moves in the transfer market.
The Blues camp will be in line to table improved offers for Rudiger to mull over with the boss Thomas Tuchel keen on his star defensive talent to stay put heading into the new campaign later this year.
